Shrimp Scampi
(from salonx’s recipe box)
Traditional shrimp scampi is loaded with butter. Our version eliminates most of the fat, but still packs in all the flavor.
Now POINTS® Value: 8
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Source: weightwatchers.com
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 medium garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pound shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup wine, dry white or vermouth
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 8 oz uncooked linguini, cooked and kept hot
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
- 2 Tbsp basil, fresh, thinly sliced
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add oregano and stir to coat. Add shrimp and sauté until bright pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add wine and simmer about 1 minute.
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Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small cup and whisk until blended; add mixture to skillet and simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Transfer cooked linguini to four individual shallow bowls and spoon shrimp and sauce over top; sprinkle with parsley and basil. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of pasta, 1/4 cup of sauce and 3 ounces of shrimp per serving.
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We renovated Shrimp Scampi by:
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Substituting healthier olive oil for butter — and using much less of it.
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Adding extra garlic to kick up the flavor.